Does anyone know if the VX800 can be programmed in the field without using a PC? I read how to do it for the 900 and have not tried it yet. I was once told by Vertex that they were going to make the 900 more user friendly for field programming (probably by adding a tongle on the accessory port) but have not followed up to see if that is a reality or not.

Also heard a rumor that they may come out with a dual band similar in size shape to the 900, presumably to replace the FTH-2070.